The following is a point/counterpoint article examining whether young people should join the military.
The point portion is written by Sherri Nielson, a student at UCLA. The counterpoint, appearing as bold text, is written by Lance Corporal Jonathan Allston, a U.S. Marine currently serving 15 days of restriction awarded at company NJP.
On this day, Italy attacks the British fleet at Suda Bay, Crete, using detachable warheads to sink a British cruiser. This was the first time manned torpedoes had been employed in naval warfare, adding a new weapon to the world’s navies’ arsenals.
Hello everyone! I haven’t been able to find the time to blog the past few days; I’ve had company from our of town that came unexpectedly. I hope I will be able to get here some time later today. I hope everyone has a great weekend and I’ll be back soon. Thanks for understanding. Anna.
On this day in 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson notifies Alabama’s Governor George Wallace that he will use federal authority to call up the Alabama National Guard in order to supervise a planned civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery. Read more
Walter George Bruhl Jr., a Sergeant in the Marine Corps during the Korean War, passed away Sunday, March 9.
Before passing, Bruhl penned his own obituary. And now the witty and beautiful homage has gone viral.
According to his own words: Read more
There’s something out there.
KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN — Pentagon sources were proud to announce the success of a new, yearly event which allowed Fobbits — service-members who spend their entire tour on Forward Operating Base — the opportunity to venture out into Afghanistan alongside combat units. Read more
On this day in 2003, the United States, along with coalition forces primarily from the United Kingdom, initiates war on Iraq. Just after explosions began to rock Baghdad, Iraq’s capital, U.S. President George W. Bush announced in a televised address, “At this hour, American and coalition forces are in the early stages of military operations to disarm Iraq, to free its people and to defend the world from grave danger.” Read more
FORT BRAGG — The longest war in American history hasn’t been perfect. With a failed surge, uncooperative puppet president, and a determined enemy, frustration runs deep in the Department of Defense. But one battalion intelligence officer has had enough. Read more
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On this day in 1852, in New York City, Henry Wells and William G. Fargo join with several other investors to launch their namesake business. Read more
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The 75th Ranger Regiment is a lethal and agile force, capable of executing myriad complex, joint special operations missions. You won’t see them in the headlines, but they’re the Army’s premier raid force and they’re always combat ready. Read more
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Today we honor the life and service of Navy SEAL Chief (SOC) Adam Brown on the anniversary of his passing. A 12-year veteran of the United States Navy, Brown was killed in action in Kumar Province, Afghanistan on March 17, 2010.
Watch our tribute to this true American hero here: http://www.nralifeofduty.tv/home/video/a-tribute-to-adam-brown
SIMFEROPOL — Kremlin officials are overjoyed at the passage of a referendum Crimean residents voted on Sunday, after a landslide 140 percent of the two million citizens decided to break away from Ukraine to join Russia later this month. Read more
St. Patrick’s Day is the Irish national holiday, celebrating the nation’s patron St. Patrick who brought Christianity to Ireland. Traditions include drinking beer, participating in parades and wearing green. Anyone who’s ever been a school kid knows that if you don’t wear green on St. Patrick’s Day, you get pinched. The pinching tradition came fairly late and is more associated with American St. Patrick’s Day celebrations than Irish ones. Read more
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On this day in 461 A.D., Saint Patrick, Christian missionary, bishop and apostle of Ireland, dies at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland. Read more
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